Design Lead

Company Overview

Mott Mac Donald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott Mac Donald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley to deliver award‑winning projects. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, the company offers an ideal environment for career growth.

Leeds / Sheffield

As a Design Lead you will contribute to multi‑disciplinary projects for a diverse portfolio of clients, including the Environment Agency, Associated British Ports, Rolls Royce, Canal and River Trust and more. Your work will significantly impact the environment and communities by delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions.

• Lead the delivery of multi‑disciplinary design for your projects/programme
• Develop and lead a team comprised of electrical, mechanical, civil and process designers
• Lead the development of affordable and low‑carbon solutions, managing opportunities and risks
• Deliver detailed designs to meet construction needs and client acceptance, managing cost and programme
• Challenge the engineering solutions and delivery effectiveness of your team to ensure best‑value solutions for the client
• Provide direction and oversight of project controls, ensuring compliance with quality, programme and cost requirements
• Maintain positive client relationships at project level

• Degree in Engineering
• Chartered or incorporated member of a professional institution (e.g., ICE, IMechE) or equivalent experience
• Outline and detailed design experience of water or wastewater projects and knowledge of Designer or Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015
• Strong technical knowledge in own discipline and appreciation of other disciplines
• Able to travel to sites across your operational region

At Mott Mac Donald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary commensurate with your experience. Core benefits include:

• Pension matched by employer up to 7 %
• Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
• Life assurance, private medical insurance, critical illness insurance and health screening options
• 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave, shared parental leave
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
• Gym membership discounts UK wide
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme, interest‑free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards

Mott Mac Donald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in the future.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Design, Art/Creative and Information Technology

Industries:
Civil Engineering

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